Decision Aids Can Support Cancer Clinical Trials Decisions: Results of a Randomized Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer patients often do not make informed decisions regarding clinical trial participation. This study evaluated whether a web-based decision aid (DA) could support trial decisions compared with our cancer center's website.

Methods

Adults diagnosed with cancer in the past 6 months who had not previously participated in a cancer clinical trial were eligible. Participants were randomized to view the DA or our cancer center's website (enhanced usual care [UC]). Controlling for whether participants had heard of cancer clinical trials and educational attainment, multivariable linear regression examined group on knowledge, self-efficacy for finding trial information, decisional conflict (values clarity and uncertainty), intent to participate, decision readiness, and tr

SUBMITTER: Politi MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5153351 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature